Posted by Wodke Hawkinson on Wednesday, July 30, 2014,
In :
Guest Posts
by contributor, Eve Pearce
There is something
intrinsically captivating about the down and out character who is on the edge
of falling into a pit of either a drug-induced terror, an abusive past or a
variety of other demons. The demise of these characters is perhaps what is so
intriguing. The juxtaposition of these worlds, which are more often than not
being identifiable to our own by not being far removed from the everyday,
whilst also having that edge, which is different to what co-exists ...
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Army of Worn Soles: Book Launch Blog Tour @ScottTheWriter, Prizes to be Won!
Posted by Wodke Hawkinson on Thursday, June 26, 2014,
The Army of Worn Soles launch blog tour continues! Read to the end for
the clue that will help you win the Grand Prize of a signed paperback copy of Army of Worn Soles plus a $50 Amazon
gift card. If you collect all the clues and put them in the right order,
they’ll make a sentence. Send the sentence to the author for a chance to win
and autographed paperback copy of Army of Worn Soles plus a gift certificate
from Amazon.
For a chance to enter the early-bird
draw, enter the clue at the b...
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Interview with Author, Richie Earl
Tell us about your latest book.
My
Latest book, Return to Finndragon's Den,
was released last year and is the second and final book in the Tales of
Finndragon fantasy series. The story began with The Legend of Finndragon's Curse which revolves around two sisters
and a brother, Emma, Megan and Scott Davies, (based upon my own children) whose
father has mysteriously disappeared. They live in a Welsh valley town called
Crafanc y Ddraig.
For centuries, the inhabitants of Crafanc y Ddraig have...
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Being a girl in a Sikh family can be a real killer
Posted by Wodke Hawkinson on Thursday, April 10, 2014,
Red Bride's Noose by Alexandra Swistak
Camille Hayer should be preparing for a job interview—not ordered to pack her
bags for a cousin’s wedding in
rural Orissa. India is the last place on earth she would go to willingly; it’s
where her sister disappeared thirteen years ago.
On arrival, Camille’s bag is brutally snatched and her family is more concerned
about catching a train. No ticket, no passport, and adapting to third world
conditions is the least of her worries when a bod...
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New Dan O'Brien Book and Giveaway!!
Posted by Wodke Hawkinson on Tuesday, March 11, 2014,
You’re never too old to have one more adventure
Brought to life by Steve Ferchaud’s vibrant drawings, this story for all ages by Dan O’Brien lets us know that it is never too late to have one more adventure.
An Excerpt:
Robert Pendleton opened one eye as the light of a passing car flashed over the window, shattering the darkness into prisms. He rolled onto his back on the beat-up couch and yawned as he reached his hands up and rubbed his eyes unceremoniously.
He...
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What Made Oscar Wilde Great, a guest post by Bradley Taylor
Posted by Wodke Hawkinson on Friday, February 7, 2014,
In :
Guest Posts
Oscar Wilde has attained worldwide critical acclaim as one
of the most proficient, insightful and exceedingly witty authors of his
generation. He is celebrated globally for his literary prowess and remains one
of the most widely read and translated authors in the English language.
Therefore, what better way to demonstrate Wilde's literary greatness than
through his own words? Listed below are some of Wilde's most memorable quotes;
seeped in his famous wit and formidable intellectual insight...
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Top 5 books on the Mazda MX-5, a guest post by Bradley Taylor
Posted by Wodke Hawkinson on Friday, February 7, 2014,
In :
Guest Posts
The Mazda
MX-5 has been held with high esteem since its release, revered by many as
one of the world's most accomplished lightweight sports cars. Here are five
books which offer exclusive insight into the MX-5's conception, as well as
information on how to maintain repair and customize any model of this
outstanding roadster.
1. Mazda MX5 1.6 Workshop Manual
(Enthusiast's Workshop Manual Series) by Rod Grainger
This book is perfect for any MX-5 enthusiasts who want to learn
more about t...
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Cover Reveal for Jumper Bounces Back by Rebecca Scarberry @Scarberryfields
Posted by Wodke Hawkinson on Wednesday, January 29, 2014,
Message from author, Rebecca
Scarberry:
I want to thank all of you
for voting for the cover you like the best. Steve Caresser, with @ePrintedBooks
read your comments and listened. He has revised book cover #2 in ebook and
paperback. I hope you all like them and will read this book to your
young children or grandchildren one day.
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Announcing: ZEKE now in audiobook!
Posted by Wodke Hawkinson on Friday, December 13, 2013,
We are
excited to announce that our novel ZEKE is now available in audiobook, narrated
by talented actor, Michael Hanson. We hope you enjoy it!
Click here to purchase
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Top 5 Books On Luxury Cars, guest post by Bradley Taylor
Posted by Wodke Hawkinson on Saturday, November 9, 2013,
In :
Guest Posts
The
next best thing to driving or shopping for a luxury car is to turn through the
lush photographic pages of a glossy coffee table book on luxury cars (when it’s not
playing eye candy, that is) and feast on some auto
erotica.
Here’s
a line-up of the top five books on luxury cars that any auto or style nut must
have, in no particular order.
1. Exotic Cars (First Gear) by John Lamm
This
is not a coffee table book since the 256 pages are compiled into a handy
paperback that makes for...
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Just 99 Cents! Castles, A Fictional Memoir of a Girl With Scissors by Benjamin X. Wretlind
Posted by Wodke Hawkinson on Tuesday, October 22, 2013,
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It seems
authors often get asked the same questions from one interview to the next. Not
always, but a lot. It was time, I decided, for a new approach. So, this
interview is designed to break out of the mold. On each of these questions,
there is simply no right answer. Let’s see just how creative these creative
minds are! It’s all in fun, of course. Today, please welcome author, Duncan
Whitehead. He soldiers through the ludicrous questions with remarkabl...
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Wacky Interview With Author, RJ Palmer
It seems authors often get asked the same questions from one
interview to the next. Not always, but a lot. It was time, I decided, for a new
approach. So, this interview is designed to break out of the mold. On each of
these questions, there is simply no right answer. Let’s see just how creative
these creative minds are! It’s all in fun, of course. -Karen
In this interview, I have subjected talented author RJ Palmer to a
ludicrous but penetrating interrogation. Here are her answers: ...
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Wacky Interview With Author, RS Guthrie
It seems authors often get
asked the same questions from one interview to the next. Not always, but a lot.
It was time, I decided, for a new approach. So, this interview is designed to
break out of the mold. On each of these questions, there is simply no right
answer. Let’s see just how creative these creative minds are! It’s all in fun,
of course. -K
Today we welcome RS Guthrie,
who provides very candid responses to our questions.
1. Grace, Dinetta, and Rhona
went to a bar on the ...
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Wacky Interview With Author, Renata F. Barcelos
It seems authors often get
asked the same questions from one interview to the next. Not always, but a lot.
It was time, I decided, for a new approach. So, this interview is designed to
break out of the mold. On each of these questions, there is simply no right
answer. Let’s see just how creative these creative minds are! It’s all in fun,
of course. -Karen
Please welcome author, Renata F. Barcelos.
1. Where
were you that night, and why?
Oh, I wish
I cou...
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Wacky Interview With Author, PJ Hawkinson
It seems authors often get
asked the same questions from one interview to the next. Not always, but a lot.
It was time, I decided, for a new approach. So, this interview is designed to
break out of the mold. On each of these questions, there is simply no right
answer. Let’s see just how creative these creative minds are! It’s all in fun,
of course. ~Karen
In this interview, I have
subjected my co-author, PJ Hawkinson, to ludicrous but penetrating int...
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Wacky Interview With Author, Tiffany Fulton
It seems
authors often get asked the same questions from one interview to the next. Not
always, but a lot. It was time, I decided, for a new approach. So, this
interview is designed to break out of the mold. On each of these questions,
there is simply no right answer. Let’s see just how creative these creative minds
are! It’s all in fun, of course. Our first victim...I mean, volunteer, is Tiffany Fulton. She tackles these ludicrous questions with style and spirit! -Karen
Tiffany Fulton, ...
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Across the Mekong River by Elaine Russell
Posted by Wodke Hawkinson on Thursday, August 23, 2012,
Book
Giveaway!
We are honored to be hosting
a giveaway of 10 paperback copies of the fine novel, Across the Mekong River
by Elaine Russell. Winners will be chosen by random drawing and each will
receive a paperback copy of the book via postal service delivery. All you have
to do is send an email asking to be entered to the PR company handling the
contest at: contest@juliadrakepr.com
“Ravaged by the Vietnam
War, a culturally ingrained family from Laos leaves everything behind to ...
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North and South, a Novel by Elizabeth Gaskell
Posted by Wodke Hawkinson on Saturday, August 18, 2012,
In :
Guest Posts
A Guest Post by Heather Smith
I love a good classic book. I have read all of Jane Austen’s books, of course, and was thoroughly enamored. However, I felt that there was something missing at times. Where was the men’s side of the story? I mean, I know we got to read all about Elizabeth and her feeling and thoughts, but what about Darcy? Was he not a character we were interested in? In that mindset, I ran across North and South.
This is a novel written in the same period as Jane Austen’s w... Continue reading ...
5 Reasons Why I Read Indie Authors
Posted by Wodke Hawkinson on Monday, August 6, 2012,
I still have my favorite
traditionally published authors, the ones with famous names and recognized
publishers. But lately, I have been devoting my reading time mainly to indie
authors, those of the self-published or small press variety. And here’s why:
1. Accessibility. Indie
authors are usually very friendly and happy to exchange messages online with
readers and fans. If you are an author as well as a fan, they are some of the
most generous and supportive people you will ever meet, oft...
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Has the Cosmic Consciousness Ever Sabotaged Your Writing?
Posted by Wodke Hawkinson on Monday, July 16, 2012,
Image from MS Free Images
They say there are no new
ideas. But perhaps you’ve come up with a different twist on an old idea, or
decided to give your characters certain traits, developed a unique plot, or
even snagged a common saying to incorporate into your book. You work long and
hard on your project, get ready to release it, and BOOM. There is your idea, or
saying, or trait already out there in a book, movie, TV show, etc. Somebody
beat you to it. Now, if you publish your work as it stands...
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Announcing The Release of our New Novel, ZEKE
Posted by Wodke Hawkinson on Sunday, July 15, 2012,
Finally, Zeke is here!
Zeke is a dark novel of obsession. Naive college student, Sue Cox, is
ill-prepared for the persuasive
ways of an experienced man like Zeke.
She falls hard and fast for his stunning looks, sensual touch, and
psychological manipulation. Before summer's end, he convinces her to go on the
road with him.
Once Zeke has Sue isolated from friends and family, his behavior grows more
deviant and increasingly volatile.
Sue's parents refuse to...
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Three Dark Threads Running Through My Crime Fiction
Posted by Wodke Hawkinson on Tuesday, July 10, 2012,
In :
Guest Posts
A guest post by author, Michael J. McCann
Do you prefer your crime fiction
dark or light?
If you favor cozy mysteries, then
your choice will be a lighter strain of crime fiction featuring puzzle-solving
amateur sleuths with an interesting hobby or pastime, set in a quiet, charming
community in which murders take place off-stage, away from the public eye.
Murder She Wrote, the 1980s television series starring Angela Lansbury, always
comes to mind as the quintessential cozy mystery.
However,...
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Using the “F” Word in Fiction Guest Post by Author sbr martin
Posted by Wodke Hawkinson on Sunday, July 1, 2012,
In :
Guest Posts
Oh, behave! I’m not being nearly
as scandalous as the title of this guest post would suggest. The “F” word to
which I’m referring is “Fact,” and its use in fiction can be just as
challenging, just as brow-raising, as the dirty word you likely thought I
meant.
My fiction has been described as
“psychological and thoughtful” by Midwest Book Review, my characters as “flawed
and believable, yet familiar” by Publishers Weekly. One book review blogger recently
wrote: “Martin...
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Short Stories by Michael K. Rose
Posted by Wodke Hawkinson on Thursday, June 28, 2012,
The science fiction stories of Michael K. Rose can most
accurately be described as eclectic. He is best known for his science fiction
adventure series Sullivan’s War and in this collection you will find
stories that adhere to the strongest expectations of the genre, such as
“Sergeant Riley’s Account,” “Sleep” and “A Random Selection.”
But you will also find stories that, while speculative in
nature, owe more to literary fiction than anything else. Works such as “Main
&...
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15 Minutes and an Episode of Jeopardy, A Guest Post by Cora Lee
Posted by Wodke Hawkinson on Tuesday, June 19, 2012,
In :
Guest Posts
Cora Lee, Author
Historical Romance author Grace Burrowes did a blog
post a couple of months ago called The
Twelve Minute Solution, in which she talked about how counterproductive
large goals can be for some people. It
was a post that really resonated with me, and I had to restrain myself when I
commented, because every other book, article, and post about writing tells you
to set goals—aim high!—and stick to them.
But I’ve never been very good a...
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Has Writing Ruined You For Reading?
Posted by Wodke Hawkinson on Saturday, June 16, 2012,
Photo from MS Free Images
If typos, misspellings,
inconsistencies, and repetitive phrases or words catch the attention of
readers, imagine how much more noticeable they are to writers. Any author who
has been through the editing, revision, and proofing processes of writing a book
must, from necessity, sharpen his or her eye for problems. We all would like to
identify our own mistakes, and fix them, rather than have them caught by a
reader or reviewer. And preferably, long before our books re... Continue reading ...
Genres, boundaries, rules and my hero
Posted by Wodke Hawkinson on Tuesday, June 12, 2012,
In :
Guest Posts
A Guest Post by Scott Bury
Genres have definite rules. Some make sense: Gothic horror
tales need a haunted house, and that house has to be big and dark with lots of
scary-looking places for horrors to hide in and spring out at you. Romances
have to have beautiful protagonists, because let’s face it, no one wants to
fall madly in love with an ugly person. Science fiction has to be based on real
science or the fans get mad, fast. Sure, there has to be some...
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Getting A Little Too Ingy
Posted by Wodke Hawkinson on Thursday, June 7, 2012,
Image from Microsoft Free Images
Each writer probably has his or
her own personal pet peeves or elements that stand out in a manuscript like literary
speed bumps. For many authors (Stephen King comes to mind), adverbs are
problematic and amateurish. Others are snagged by exaggerated verbs that
project from a good story like the needles on a cactus. For instance: “I hate
taxes,” he groused as opposed to “I hate taxes,” he said. (I
actually prefer the more colorful verbs, but that’s ...
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My Almond: Superhero Armor by Brooklyn James
Posted by Wodke Hawkinson on Friday, May 11, 2012,
In :
Guest Posts
When asked by Karen to do another guest blog on
overcoming the hurts sustained in my own experience with an abusive childhood,
my response was, "I guess I never thought about it." The human
spirit is truly amazing. It has the ability to triumph, not even
realizing it is, in fact, triumphant.
My novel, The Boots My Mother Gave Me (An
Amazon Breakthrough Novel Quarter Finalist) is a Dysfiction inspired by
a true story, about a young girl coming o...
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The Downside of Writing a Character You Despise
Posted by Wodke Hawkinson on Monday, May 7, 2012,
The upcoming novel by Wodke Hawkinson
Dear Readers,
For those of you who
have been (im)patiently waiting for our next novel, the waiting time is nearing
an end. We actually started the novel (???) before we wrote Betrayed,
Betrayed Alternate-Ending, and Blue, but we were taking it in a
different direction than where it is going today. Let me explain why this novel
is taking us so very long to finish.
You see, there’s
something about our main character that tends to make us want to ignore...
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Women and Thrillers, a Guest Post by Brooklyn James
Posted by Wodke Hawkinson on Saturday, May 5, 2012,
In :
Guest Posts
After completing my first
book, Vigilare, in the Vigilare trilogy, I thought I had written
a detective mystery with a paranormal spin. Lo and behold, my surprise, when I
kept reading reviews referring to my novel as a THRILLER. I had no idea
I was that exciting!
Gabino Iglesias of the Austin
Post said, “Vigilare walks the line between a thriller and a
supernatural adventure while safely anchored in a scientific discourse around
blood that James put together so well that it's reminisce...
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Confessions of a Haunted Mind, A Guest Post By Hunter Shea
Posted by Wodke Hawkinson on Monday, April 30, 2012,
In :
Guest Posts
I’m going to tell you something I don’t often repeat.
I love nightmares.
Oh, a dream about swimming in a lagoon by a tropical island has its
place, but rarely do those dreams stay with me. Like an orgasm, the
moment is wonderful, yet fleeting.
All my life, I’ve had nightmares.
I’m sure you’ve had your share, too. The difference with me is, at a
very young age, I made peace with those nighttime visions of terror. As
soon as I learned to embrace them, to dissect the patterns of...
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Ten Things I've Learned About Life, a guest post by Toby Neal
Posted by Wodke Hawkinson on Saturday, April 28, 2012,
In :
Guest Posts
We are fortunate to once again welcome talented author Toby Neal to our blog as a guest writer. Toby's book, Blood Orchids, is free April 28 and 29 on Amazon Kindle. Be sure and grab a copy of this fast-paced suspense. Now, we turn over the "podium" to Toby.
Toby Neal, Author
Ten Things I've Learned About Life by Toby Neal
·
Niceness: it DOES matter. What kind of world would this be
if we all gave into our nasty, jealous, greedy, murderous, slanderous impulses?
So, when in doubt be N...
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A New Literary Genre? -A Guest Post by Rolando Garcia
Posted by Wodke Hawkinson on Thursday, April 12, 2012,
In :
Guest Posts
I may have unknowingly
created a new literary genre. But don’t take my word for it. Read on and let me
know if you think that is the case.
It all started when I saw a
picture of a “sun zebra.” Unfortunately I can’t tell you what a “sun zebra” is
without spoiling the title story of my book. Then, after I saw this animal, a
little girl named Nell wandered out of my mind and went to tell her dad she had
found a “zebra.” Since the story takes place in a farm in the middle of Pen...
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Creativity Is Therapy, a guest post
Posted by Wodke Hawkinson on Sunday, April 8, 2012,
In :
Guest Posts
by Brooklyn James (Author of The
Boots My Mother Gave Me, An Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Quarter
Finalist)
I enjoyed reading Robert French’s guest blog about
depression and its correlation to writing. His blog got me thinking about my
own relationship with writing.
The completion of my first novel, The Boots My Mother
Gave Me, was a New Year’s resolution. I had no intentions of completing a
book. The coming of age Dysfiction is about a young girl overcoming an
abusive childhood. Growin...
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Valuable Information for Authors
Posted by Wodke Hawkinson on Saturday, April 7, 2012,
All authors know that marketing and promotion are major parts of the overall success of our work. Building an Author Platform That Can Launch Anything: a Social Media Minibook by Toby Neal is an invaluable addition to any author's toolkit for book promotion.
Effective
steps to building an author platform that can take advantage of free programs
and launch any book into visibility and better sales.
Self published or not, today’s
authors have to develop their own “platform” for reaching bo...
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Out of the Rabbit Hole, A Guest Post by Robert French
Posted by Wodke Hawkinson on Thursday, April 5, 2012,
In :
Guest Posts
Robert French
When
Karen invited me to do this guest post, I was really pleased because I had a
great subject in mind but as I was writing away, I got an overwhelming desire
to embark upon an entirely different subject, one that is a little more
personal and a lot more painful.
If one
reads the biographies of writers through the ages, a common theme is that many
writers, especially those who may deal with darker subjects, are victims of
depression. According to health.com
writers are #5 in ...
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Celebrating Readers in April!
Posted by Wodke Hawkinson on Sunday, April 1, 2012,
We are celebrating readers in April! Where would authors be without them? The
entire month of April, we are accepting entries for our giveaway. One entry per
person please. Winners will be chosen by random drawing.
First prize is a Kindle
Touch.
Second prize is a set of our
short story volumes: Catch Her in the Rye, Blue, and Alone. Winner can choose between e-copies
or signed paperback copies.
Third prize is the two-volume
set of Betrayed and Betrayed Alternate Ending. Again, ...
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Beta Readers, a guest post by Rebecca Scarberry
Posted by Wodke Hawkinson on Thursday, March 22, 2012,
In :
Guest Posts
I know many people have written about
Beta readers, but I would like to tell you about my experience with
them. I don’t want anybody to be discouraged after reading this from
Beta reading. I have never had any family members as a Beta reader. They have all been friends or acquaintances.
I’m new to writing fiction and when I used my first Beta reader, it was
for my first novel (shelved for the time being.) That Beta reader was
knowledgeable and very kind. She corrected some punctuat... Continue reading ...
Character Interview With John Reeves from The Fall of Billy Hitchings
Posted by Wodke Hawkinson on Sunday, March 18, 2012,
In :
Guest Posts
by Kirkus MacGowan
Kirkus:
Kirkus MacGowan here. I’m at an undisclosed location with John Reeves.
He agreed to answer a few questions for the fans of The Fall of Billy
Hitchings. Keep in mind, he’s a secretive individual. My goal is to give the
reader some insight into just who John Reeves is. There may be questions he
can’t answer, especially those relating to his involvement in Secret Ops.
Kirkus: I’l...
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Par-Tay Time! – This is your Lucky Day!
Posted by Wodke Hawkinson on Friday, March 16, 2012,
In :
Guest Posts
Guest post by Mimi Barbour
My Cheeky Angel
(1st book in the Angels with Attitudes series)
by Mimi Barbour
Annie is naïve and love-starved, she’ll soon to be celebrating her
big 3-0. Something needs to be done! Celi, her ‘down-to-earth’ guardian
angel appears to help kick-start Annie’s big change—her looks, her job,
her whole life. By taking a managerial position with a sophisticated
shoe manufacturer, Annie becomes embroiled with her new associates and
hooked on the power of bi... Continue reading ...
Writing in the Nude, An Interview With Michael K. Rose, Author
Posted by Wodke Hawkinson on Wednesday, January 25, 2012,
Michael K. Rose, Author
Do you see alien
landscapes in your dreams?
Dreams, no. Daydreams, you
bet! I've done a fair bit of reading on what alien worlds would look like. Did
you know that for different types of stars (blue stars, red stars, etc.) plant
life, if it draws energy from the sun, would most likely be colors other than
green? It has to do with the wavelengths of light those plants would absorb.
Now, for the purposes of my science fictional universe, which I call the Myriad
Sph...
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Why Poetry and Love? A Guest Post by Poet, Nadina Boun
Posted by Wodke Hawkinson on Thursday, January 19, 2012,
In :
Guest Posts
First,
before I begin, I would like to thank the duo authors known as Wodke Hawkinson
for giving me the opportunity to write on their blog, and for their support.
I was given
the honor to write this article in regards to my new book The Four
Letters of Love soon to be released on Amazon, strategically before
Valentine's Day.
Why poetry
and love? I asked myself the question.
As a poet,
I have been recently aske...
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Guest Post by Author, Mandi Casey
Posted by Wodke Hawkinson on Wednesday, January 4, 2012,
In :
Guest Posts
An interview with Mandi Casey's character, Sydney Sedrick:
Interviewer: In a nutshell, how would you describe yourself?
Sydney: Well, I’m 27 years old, and I was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin. My
parents moved down to Chicago, but I’ve recently moved back to Kenosha
to help my Aunt Judith with her store, Morning Sun. Since then, my life
has been turned upside down.
Interviewer: What makes you say that?
Sydney: A few nights ago, I was attacked by a werewolf and he bit me in
the neck. Eve... Continue reading ...
The Editing Process by Scott Bury
Posted by Wodke Hawkinson on Friday, December 9, 2011,
In :
Guest Posts
Guest Post by Author, Scott Bury Thanks to PJ and Karen for inviting me to
write about my editing process. This is what works for me, and it has also
worked for hundreds of students I taught it to when I was a college English
professor.
My
editing process
What’s the most erroneous myth about writers? The
scene in TV shows and movies, where the writer types an opening sentence and
immediately rips the page out of the typewriter, crumples it in rage and
throwing it into an overflowing waste-bask...
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Revenge of the Neglected Muse
Posted by Wodke Hawkinson on Saturday, October 29, 2011,
A
woman comes home after shopping, puts her toddler down for a nap, and then
stretches out on the bed for a short rest. She wakes up to find a strange man
in her bedroom, staring at her….
Then
my muse gets up and walks out. “Hey!” I call. “Where are you going? Get back
here, right now!”
“Nope.” He lifts his chin and looks away. “I’m done here.”
“But
we’re at a critical part of the book....
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Writing Rape
Posted by Wodke Hawkinson on Thursday, September 1, 2011,
By K. Wodke
Every survivor of rape experiences the trauma in her (or
his) own unique way. Some common after-effects include fear, anger, guilt, shame,
loss of trust, anxiety, insomnia, and even denial. Because of the element of
shame associated with rape, many victims are reluctant to report the crime and
/or seek the help they need.
Like child molestation, rape is an abhorrent and aberrant
behavior, one that people are expected to realize is wrong without being told.
They are exp...
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